28th November

Carrick Swan
GAA Notes – Monday 28thNovember 2011.

Carrick Swan under 21 hurlers
played county (B) semi-final in Gortnahoe on Saturday last where they lined out
against Moyne Templetuohy. Following divisional championship success last
weekend hopes were high that we could advance in county championship but on the
day Moyne proved too strong and ran our convincing winners. We wish them the
best of luck in county final and compliment our own panel of players and their
mentors on their successful year. We hope to see them all back in action in the
New Year.

Our annual general meeting
took place on Friday evening last where a reasonable attendance looked back on
another successful year for our club both on and off the field of play, and
looked forward with confidence to 2012. Chairman John Lonergan opened
proceedings thanking all those who had helped our club throughout the year.
Sean O’Shea (Secretary) gave a comprehensive report on the year’s playing
activities and matters off the field as did juvenile secretary Terry Lonergan
who highlighted the ever increasing workload and the need for more voluntary
assistance. Treasurer Sean McDonnell reported on financial affairs highlighting
significant expenditure on club property which will help all those who use
facilities throughout the year. Debate
took place on a number of important issues with valuable contributions from all
in attendance. Officers elected – President: Rev. Fr. Fergus O.F.M., V.Presidents:
Rev. Fr. Ryan, Neddy Dignam, William Lonergan and Johnny Flynn, Chairman: John
Lonergan , V.Chairman: Jim Kennedy, Secretary: Sean O’Shea, Treasurer: Sean
McDonnell, Assistant Treasurer: Dick Lanigan, P.R.O.: Sean McDonnell,
Registrar: Willie Hahessy, Juvenile Secretary: Terry Lonergan, Children’s
Officer: Mary Barrett, Cultural & A.S.A.P Officer: Sorcha de Paor ,
Development Officer: Davy Boland, Players Representative: Alan Ryan. Committee to be finalised this week.

The numbers drawn in last week’s
juvenile lotto were 14, 16, 19 & 24. We had no jackpot winner – and 3 match 3 winners who each win €70 –
Marie Power, 56 St.Johns Tce., T. McNamara, 48 Mountain View and Mick Torpey, 7
Collins Park. Next week’s jackpot is €4,000 and we sincerely thank all those
who continue to play our weekly lotto. Entry is €2 and this can be paid to any
of our promoters or any committee member. The club lotto started just one year
ago and to date we have given out prizes in excess of €34,000. Monies raised
have been expended primarily on club facilities and in particular to help the
juvenile section of our club.

Presentation of medals to our
under 6 boys & girls, under 8 boys and under 10 girls will take place on
Tuesday evening of next week 06th December in juvenile centre at
7.00 p.m. All players will be notified and parents and family members are
encouraged to attend. Another reminder that our Christmas trip to Cork takes
place on Sunday 18thDecember when 100 boys and girls will travel to
see the panto ‘Cinderella’ in Cork Opera House.

We remind members and
supporters that playing gear and leisure wear in club colours are available
through juvenile secretary. These make ideal Christmas gifts and are very
competitively priced.